SANTA ROSA FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST HIGH PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE

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1 July 1, 2010 SANTA ROSA FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST HIGH PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE Address: Permit #: Inspector: Date: Status: Inspector: Date: Status: A-Approved; AC-Approved w/comments; I-Incomplete; D-Denied This Checklist outlines general requirements for High Piled Storage. Information contained herein applies to typical instances and may not address all circumstances. CODE REFERENCES 2007 California Fire Code (CFC) Chapter 23 & California Building Code (CBC) Chapter 4 & NFPA 13 Sprinkler Systems 2003 NFPA 230 Combustible Storage FILE REVIEW REVIEW FILE Is there an alternate method application approved REVIEW PLANS, PLAN NOTES AND FD APPROVAL LETTER REQUIRED INSPECTIONS 1. Fire Department Final - *may include, but are not limited to, inspections of the racks, smoke/heat vents, and access doors. Based on the design of the HPS, inspections may include: Fire Sprinkler Pipe, Rough & Hydro, and Final Inspection Fire Alarm Pre-wire and Final Inspection REQUIRED SUBMITTAL INFORMATION: 2. Permit fees entered in Permits Plus. 3. Three (3) sets of scaled plans and specifications 4. Contractor shall provide, or have on file, a current Contractor s License. 5. Worker s Compensation Insurance certificate. 6. Current Santa Rosa Business Tax Certificate Circadian Way, Santa Rosa, CA Phone: Fax: Page 1 of 10

2 7. Name and address of project 8. Contractor s name, address, and telephone number. PLANS TO INCLUDE (2007 CFC ) 9. A scaled site plan that shows the entire building, including all fire access lanes, fire hydrants, fire department connection, and fire sprinkler risers. 10. A scaled floor plan of the building showing locations and dimensions of the HPS area, location of the racks, and access doors to the storage area. 11. The maximum desired/proposed storage height for each designated storage area per array. This height is measured from the finished floor to the highest point of the commodity stored (not shelve level). 12. The number of tiers within each rack. 13. The commodity clearance between the top of storage and the sprinkler deflector for each storage arrangement. 14. Aisle dimensions between each storage array. Aisles are measured from the actual edge of the commodity to commodity, not rack to rack. 15. Maximum pile volume for each storage array. 16. The location and classification of different commodity classes. 17. The location of commodities that is banded or encapsulated. 18. The dimension and location of the transverse and longitudinal flue spaces. 19. Details on any specialty storage arrangement systems (i.e., automated, carousel, freezer, etc.) NFPA 13, Chapter 12 The sprinkler design requirements based on commodity type, aisle width, and sprinkler temperature rating as outlined in (e.g.,.45/3000 with 286degree heads). A complete sprinkler design shall be submitted under a separate permit NFPA 13, Section The location of all steel columns in relationship to the racks. All steel columns located within a rack flue space or immediately adjacent to a rack in an aisle will require protection. 22. The location, make, model, type, and automatic link temperature of the automatic/manual release smoke vents. Fusible links shall be at least one temperature rating lower than the fire sprinklers (Local Ordinance) SPRINKLERS: Code References from 2002 NFPA 13 unless otherwise noted 23. Total number of each type of sprinkler and their temperatures are noted Minimum temperature for ceiling sprinkler for high-piled storage is 150 deg, Ceiling and roof cross sectional views are provided. Page 2 of 10

3 (12) For each type of sprinkler the K factor and temperature rating are provided , Table (c and d) Each sprinkler coverage area is within its square footage and dimension limitations in accordance with its listing and Control mode specific application, large drop, early suppression fast response sprinklers installation design comply with the standard and listing limitations. LARGE DROP SPRINKLERS: Code References from 2002 NFPA 13 unless otherwise noted Large drop sprinkler coverage area and maximum spacing is in accordance with Table The minimum area of protection for large drop sprinklers is 80 sq. ft Maximum perpendicular distance to the walls shall be in accordance with ft. is the minimum spacing between sprinklers Large drop sprinklers installed in a building of unobstructed construction shall be in accordance with and a cross sectional view is provided Large drop sprinklers installed in a building of obstructed construction shall be in accordance with and a cross sectional view is provided Sprinkler position in relation to the roof or hanging obstructions shall comply with For obstructions 8 in. or less, sprinklers are positioned in accordance with Depending on the diameter of the branch lines, large drop sprinklers shall be located in accordance with Sprinkler position when more than 24 in. directly above the bottom of an obstruction shall be in accordance with For obstructions running parallel with a branch line, the sprinkler placement shall be in compliance with Sprinklers deflectors shall be located at least 3 ft. above the top of storage, Sprinkler position when above an obstruction more than 24 in. wide complies with Table and Figure , GENERAL STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: Code References from 2002 NFPA 13 unless otherwise noted When a structure has two or more hazard areas or design methods that are nonseparated and are located adjacent to each other, the most hydraulic demanding area shall be extended as required by section Page 3 of 10

4 Dry pipe and pre-action system design areas shall be increased 30 percent but shall not exceed the design area specified in This does not apply to pre-action system designed in accordance with Ceiling slope is detailed, cross sectional view provided, and does not exceed a 2 in 12 slope When adjustments are made to the design area, the designer shall provide an analysis explaining how the adjustments were made Design for idle pallets is in accordance with and Table Miscellaneous and Class I through IV commodity storage up to 12 ft. and Group A plastic, rolled paper, tires shall be protected accordance with Figure and Table GENERAL IN-RACK STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: In-rack sprinklers are ordinary temperature and the K factor, orientation, temperature rating and type complies with and The area limitation for in-rack sprinkler systems is limited to 40,000 sq. ft. of floor area, When adjacent to a heat source the sprinkler temperature rating is in accordance with When in-rack sprinklers are required for Class I IV commodities, water shields are provided when required by section When required for plastics storage, water shields are provided for in-rack sprinklers when required by When in-rack sprinklers are required for miscellaneous storage, the number of sprinklers calculated and the discharge pressure complies with section Sprinklers K-factors for storage applications; rack, tire, roll paper, and baled cotton are in compliance with based on the required discharge density. PALLETIZED, SOLID PILE, BIN BOX, SHELF STORAGE FOR CLASS I-IV COMMODITIES: Hose connections are provided for storage exceeding 12 ft., The minimum design area/density for wet and for dry systems complies with The design for area/density using ordinary or high temperature sprinklers is based on Figures and respectively, and If the density is adjusted due to storage height, it is in accordance with Figure and calculations are provided. Page 4 of 10

5 PALLETIZED AND SOLID PILE FOR CLASS I-IV COMMODITIES: 59. Large drop sprinklers protecting palletized or solid-pile Class I IV commodities is in accordance with Tables (a) and (b), The number of large drop sprinklers calculated for ordinary hazard and miscellaneous storage for the different types of systems complies with Large drop and control mode specific application sprinklers protecting open wood joist construction shall be in accordance with Large drop or control mode specific application sprinkler placement and branch line diameter limitations comply with ESFR sprinklers protecting palletized or solid-pile Class I IV commodities are in accordance with Table The number of ESFR sprinklers calculated for the most hydraulically demanding design area and the number of calculated branch lines complies with ESFR sprinklers installed above and below obstructions are hydraulically calculated in accordance with PALLETIZED, SOLID PILE, BIN BOX, SHELF STORAGE FOR PLASTIC AND RUBBER COMMODITIES: 66. Sprinkler design protecting plastics stored up to 25 ft. are selected in accordance with Figure The designer has provided design information for solid pile storage: closed or open array, clearance between storage, clearance between storage and the roof, pile height, and stable or unstable piles, and Class B, free-flowing Group A, and Class C plastics are protected as the commodity specified in and Design area and density are based on Table and Figure , When determining the design area, the designer provided a calculations illustrating how the design area adjustments were made, Large drop or control mode sprinklers K factor, storage height coverage, number of design sprinklers, and hose stream demand are in accordance with Table (a) or (b), Large drop or control mode sprinklers for open wood joist construction, large drop sprinkler pressure, design area, and hose stream demand are in compliance with Branch line diameters comply with ESFR sprinklers protection design is in accordance with Table The number of ESFR sprinkler for most hydraulically demanding design area and the number of branch lines calculated complies with ESFR sprinklers installed above and below obstructions are hydraulically calculated in accordance with , Page 5 of 10

6 RACK STORAGE OF COMMODITIES: 77. Structural columns that are within storage racks are protected when required by Solid shelving with an area of 20 sq. ft. up to 64 sq. ft., is protected by automatic sprinklers in accordance with Solid shelving with an area exceeding 64 sq. ft. or the storage level exceeds 6 ft. with solid shelves; sprinkler protection is in compliance with Where in-rack sprinklers protect a higher commodity hazard and the rack contains mixed commodities the in-rack sprinkler design shall comply with When required horizontal barriers within the rack shall comply with section For storage 25 ft. or less a longitudinal flue is not required in double and multi-row racks so long as solid shelves are not present. Transverse flues required in single, double, and multi-row racks are provided and detailed or noted, RACK STORAGE OF CLASS I THROUGH IV COMMODITIES STORED UP TO 25 FT.: 83. The density/area design for miscellaneous storage is in accordance with The density/area design for storage exceeding the height of miscellaneous storage is in accordance with The sprinkler design for single or double-row racks is derived from Table using Figures (a)-(g), If aisles are less than 3.5 ft. consider the racks as multiple-row racks. 87. The sprinkler design for multiple-row racks 16 ft. or less in depth and with aisles 8 ft. or wider is derived from Table using Figures (a)-(g), The sprinkler design for multiple-row racks more than 16 ft in depth and with aisles less than 8 ft. is derived from Table using Figures (a)-(g), If the design density curve requirements are adjusted, the designer provided calculations explaining how the design area adjustments were made in accordance with Hose stream demands were added to the hydraulic calculations in accordance with Table Large drop and specific application control mode sprinklers shall be calculated is in accordance with Table (a) or (b), When in-rack sprinklers are required by Table (a) or (b) the in-rack sprinkler design criteria is in accordance with Large drop or control mode sprinklers under open wood joist construction shall operate at a minimum pressure specified in (A). 94. Large drop K-11.2 sprinklers installed in open wood joist channel construction shall comply with, (B). Page 6 of 10

7 95. The branch line diameter for pre-action automatic sprinklers shall comply with ESFR sprinkler orientation, K-factor, and minimum pressure design for single, double, and multiple-row racks without solid shelves is in accordance with Table , ESFR sprinklers are not used with solid shelves or combustible open-top cartons, The number of ESFR sprinkler for most hydraulically demanding design area and the number of calculated branch lines complies with ESFR sprinklers installed above and below obstructions are hydraulically calculated in accordance with In-rack sprinklers are provided for single and double-row racks without solid shelves when required by Table , In-rack sprinklers are provided for multiple-row rack less than 16 ft. deep and aisles 8 ft. wide or greater when required by Table , In-rack sprinklers are provided for multiple-row rack more than 16 ft. deep and aisles up to 8 ft. wide when required by Table , In-rack sprinklers for only one level are positioned at the first tier level at or above the halfway height of the storage, In-rack sprinklers for only two levels are positioned at the first tier storage level at or above 1/3 and 2/3 the height of the storage, In-rack maximum horizontal sprinkler spacing for single and double-row racks protecting nonencapsulated and encapsulated products are in accordance with In-rack maximum horizontal sprinkler spacing and area limitations for multiple-row racks protecting non-encapsulated and encapsulated products are in compliance with At least 6 in. of vertical clearance is detailed between the in-rack sprinkler deflector and the top of the tier of storage, The in-rack water demand has been calculated based on the quantity of sprinklers specified for its storage conditions in accordance with section , and the in-rack sprinkler discharge pressure is in compliance with RACK STORAGE OF PLASTICS STORED UP TO 25 FT. AND CEILING CLEARANCES UP TO 10 FT.: 109. Control mode sprinkler design for single, double, and multiple-row racks for aisles 3.5 ft. wide or greater is in accordance with the decision tree in Figure For control mode sprinklers, the ceiling water design density/area demand for Group A plastics packaged in cartons, encapsulated or not in single, double, or multiple-row racks are determined from Figures (a)-(f) and the designer has provided design rationale and plan details, For control mode sprinkler design requirements protecting plastic commodities stored in single, double, or multiple-row racks at varying heights and ceiling clearances, Figures (a) (f) have been used as specified in sections through Page 7 of 10

8 112. Large drop and specific control mode sprinkler design quantity and minimum operating pressure for single, double, and multiple-row racks without solid shelves for unexpanded plastics is as specified in Tables (a) or (b) and when required in-rack sprinklers are hydraulically designed and positioned in accordance with , Large drop K-11.2 sprinklers positioned under open wood joist construction operate at a minimum pressure specified in ESFR sprinkler orientation, K-factor, and minimum pressure design for single, double, and multiple-row racks without solid shelves for plastics are in accordance with Table , ESFR sprinklers are not used with solid shelves or combustible open-top cartons, The number of ESFR sprinkler for most hydraulically demanding design area and the number of branch calculated lines complies with ESFR sprinklers installed above and below obstructions are hydraulically calculated in accordance At least 6 in. of vertical clearance is provided between the in-rack sprinkler deflector and the top of the tier of storage, In-rack sprinklers are provided for single and double-row racks without solid shelves when required by Table , In-rack horizontal sprinkler spacing is provided and detailed on the plans as specified in Figures (a) and (f), The in-rack water demand calculations are provided and based on the number of sprinklers for each tier and the discharge pressure complies with Page 8 of 10

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